Haiti national football team coach Sébastien Migné stated ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match against Morocco that 'the true failure would be to give up,' as his team prepares for a challenging encounter on June 25, 2026. The match is scheduled to take place at a venue yet to be confirmed by FIFA.
Migné, who has led Haiti since 2023, acknowledged the difficulty of facing Morocco, a team that reached the semifinals in the 2022 World Cup. 'We know the quality of our opponent, but we have prepared to compete,' Migné said in a press conference on June 23. 'Our players are motivated and believe in their ability to surprise.'
Haiti qualified for the 2026 World Cup by finishing second in the CONCACAF qualifying group, marking their first appearance in the tournament since 1974. The team is ranked 85th in the FIFA World Rankings as of June 2026, while Morocco is ranked 13th.
The match is part of Group F, which also includes Portugal and South Korea. Haiti lost their opening group match 2-0 to Portugal on June 20. Morocco drew 1-1 with South Korea on the same day. A win against Morocco would keep Haiti's hopes of advancing to the knockout stage alive.
Migné emphasized the importance of resilience: 'We are here to represent our country with pride. Every match is an opportunity to grow, and we will give our best until the final whistle.'
